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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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